March

National Careers Week 2nd–7th March 2025

National Careers Week (NCW) is a one-week celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. Our aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people develop awareness and excitement about their future pathways.

NCW is a dedicated week every year allowing schools, colleges, universities, alternative provision settings and organisations to work towards. It’s backed-up with free high-quality printable, downloadable, digital and video resources for educators to support planning and delivery.

The resources and activities are available all year round so you can make any of your CEIAG / Careers activities come to life – whenever you do them. (But of course we’d really love you to get involved in NCW!)

International Women's Day Awards Women’s Awards Wales 2026! 3 March

On 3rd March 2026, our community will gather at the The Senedd to celebrate the women across Wales who uplift, inspire, and create change in their communities.

Held in the lead-up to International Women’s Day, these awards shine a light on the unsung heroines whose impact is deeply felt, even if it often goes unseen.

 Whether she’s a volunteer, a changemaker, a rising star, or someone who always goes the extra mile, this is your chance to recognise her. Because when women rise, communities thrive.

Mars Day 2026 3 March 2026

Join us for this exciting free virtual event adventure for everyone, presented by the UK’s European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO-UK) at STEM Learning and in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency.

Once again Mars Day has an out-of-this-world programme of live link-ups, activities and resources, talks and live Q&A with space stars as well as career discussions with hidden heroes of the UK space industry. 

Beam in for a sky full of guest speakers and stars in our programme across the day. Land on your favourite Martian topics, book for a session or two, take part in Mars Hour activities, or join in for the whole day. Plus, this year the Moon is our ‘Guest of the Day’, so watch out for sessions starring the new era of lunar exploration.

Embark on a solo mission, join in with friends, family or your class at school. Our mission to Mars (Day) in 2025 had an audience of over 180,000! More information here

AI across the Primary Curriculum 4th March 2026

This course explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support the Digital Competence Framework (DCF) and Curriculum for Wales across primary Areas of Learning (AoLEs).Participants will gain hands-on experience with AI tools, learn how to plan for appropriate progression linked to DCF statements, and embed AI in ways that develop the four purposes - helping learners become ambitious and capable (through problem-solving and creativity), enterprising and creative (by using AI for innovation), ethical and informed (through responsible AI use), and healthy and confident (by promoting digital wellbeing and resilience).This course includes practical examples reflection and discussion opportunities and action plan creation for effective AI integration in school. Cost free. More details here 

Session 1 - 04/03/2026 16:00-17:30

Session 2 - 11/03/2026 16:00-17:30

Session 3 - 18/03/2026 16:00-17:30

Session 4 - 25/03/2026 16:00-17:30

World Book Day 5th March 2026

World Book Day will be bigger and better than ever during the National Year of Reading, 2026.  World Book Day is a proud delivery partner of National Year of Reading. Go All In – The National Year of Reading campaign to get more people reading, by bringing reading to where culture is. Unlocking the fun of reading for children

World Book Day supports educators with inclusive resources, free CPD, and joyful events that spark a lifelong habit of reading.If you’re into it, read into it. More information here 

British Science Week 2026 6–15 March 

Supported by UK Research and Innovation, British Science Week is a ten day celebration the whole community can take part in and enjoy. For children, this is a wonderful opportunity to engage them in science-themed events, demonstrating how science links with other school subjects and has fascinating real-world applications.

The 2026 theme is Curiosity is at the heart of science.

All scientific discoveries and advancements have come from a spark of curiosity. No experiment was conducted without a someone behind it being inquisitive, wanting to know the answer. But curiosity isn’t just about conventional science, it’s part of our everyday lives, it’s how we understand and interact with our environment. More information here

Boosting Science Technician’s day meeting. 9 March  2025 9am- 3pm St Illtyd Catholic High School , Newport Rd, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 1XQ

Join the IOP and RSC for a day of professional learning specifically for science technicians. During the day there will be two hands on workshops, a discussion about the new curriculum and a chance to share your top tips with your colleagues.

During the day there will be two hands-on workshops, one from the IOP and one from the RSC. Alongside the workshops there will be an opportunity to discuss embedding the new curriculum, new practicals that could be introduced and an opportunity to share top tips with your colleagues and of course have lunch and coffee on us.As part of the Boosting Science Education in Wales programme, bursaries will be available on completion of a post-event reflection activity. To book your place and for more information click here

Unravelling the Mystery of Life: Evolution (KS2/7-11) )Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM 

Supporting on a national STEM Ambassador programme-run event, speaking about evolution and answering questions.

Meet Gary, a STEM Ambassador who will tell you all about Evolution and Natural Selection.In this free webinar, you and your KS2 class will learn all about the mysteries of life! We will cover; life on Earth, genes, natural selection, Charles Darwin and a Q+A

After the STEM Ambassador has presented, participating classes can put questions to them for the remaining time. These will be submitted via the webinar chat function and the host will then pick a selection to be asked. Book here

British Science Week 2026- My Job at Google for KS1 (5-7) 11 March 10am

Meet a STEM Ambassador who is an industrial design engineer at Google, to find out about their job and ask your questions!

Meet a STEM Ambassador who is an industrial design engineer at Google, to find out about their job and ask your questions!In this free 30-minute webinar, you and your KS1 class will have the opportunity to meet a STEM Ambassador who works at Google and hear all about her job! After the STEM Ambassador has presented, participating classes can put questions to them for the remaining time. These will be submitted via the webinar chat function and the host will then pick a selection to be asked.This session will be run over Microsoft Teams. There will be multiple schools on the call so cameras and microphones will be disabled for all classes. The Teams link to join this webinar will be sent in the confirmation email, and then again 24 hours and 30 minutes before the webinar. to book places please go here

British Science Week 2026 - 'Exploring Veterinary Careers' for KS2 (7-11).  12th March 10:00-11:00 

Curious about veterinary careers and caring for animals big and small? Hear from our student and recent graduate panel from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons on their different veterinary jobs. Opportunity to ask questions!

Register here

IOP Wales Forum  12 March  7pm

Join Teachers of Physics at this online forum to share ideas and resources that can enhance the teaching and learning of physics. At each meeting there will be a blend of short presentations and opportunities to discuss and ask questions. The aim of the Forum is to link teachers and students from across Wales and beyond providing them with opportunities to share ideas in a relaxed environment. you are welcome to attend just to listen, but you can also engage through the chat or even present your own ideas, we welcome your involvement. Places need to be booked and participants will be sent a link to join. Recently qualified teachers and students are especially welcome. Book here

British Science Week 2026 - 'What is an Engineer?' for KS2 (7-11). 13 March online

This British Science week, flex your curiosity with London Transport Museum as we explore the role of an engineer at Transport for London and how engineers have made interesting decisions that have changed the way local people have lived and travelled. Meet people working in STEM and put your problem-solving skills to the test.             13th March 9:30-10:30                13th March 13:30-14:30 

Techognition 13 March 2026

Every year the UK celebrates #TECHOGNITION, a national spotlight on the skills, dedication and essential work of school and college technical staff — from science labs to design & technology. This event, held on Friday 13th March this year, exists because technical colleagues play a vital role in making education happen, yet too often they work away from the limelight. More information here

Boosting Science Technician’s day meeting. 16 March  2025 9am- 3pm Bishopstone Comprehensive School

Join the IOP and RSC for a day of professional learning specifically for science technicians. During the day there will be two hands on workshops, a discussion about the new curriculum and a chance to share your top tips with your colleagues.

During the day there will be two hands-on workshops, one from the IOP and one from the RSC. Alongside the workshops there will be an opportunity to discuss embedding the new curriculum, new practicals that could be introduced and an opportunity to share top tips with your colleagues and of course have lunch and coffee on us.As part of the Boosting Science Education in Wales programme, bursaries will be available on completion of a post-event reflection activity. To book your place and for more information click here

STEM Ambassador Introduction to STEM Clubs Technicians Monday 16 March at 15.00:

Find out how you can spark curiosity and open doors to technical careers through fun, hands‑on STEM activities. This short Teams webinar shows how secondary schools are using the programme in STEM Clubs, enrichment days, careers sessions and in curricular lessons. Learn how you can get involved and support local participating schools. It is a rewarding volunteering opportunity for anyone supportive of apprenticeships, practical skills and inspiring the next generation.  STEM Clubs Technicians Introduction

Teaching Digital with Confidence: Bringing STEM Ambassador Expertise into Your Classroom 16 March online 

Join us to explore how the Teaching Digital with Confidence programme is strengthening practitioners’ digital and computing skills across Wales. This webinar will introduce the programme’s core aims and outline the professional learning offer which has been developed in line with the Curriculum for Wales and the Digital Competence Framework (DCF).

You’ll also discover how the programme supports schools in connecting with STEM Ambassadors to enrich classroom experiences. We’ll share the types of activities STEM Ambassadors can support, offer tips and advice on submitting a request through the dashboard, and provide insight into the support available from your local STEM Ambassador Hub. Register here

Boosting Science Technician’s day meeting. 20 March  2025 9am- 3pm  - Elfed  High School, 1 Mill Lane, Buckley, Flintshire CH7 3HQ

Join the IOP and RSC for a day of professional learning specifically for science technicians. During the day there will be two hands on workshops, a discussion about the new curriculum and a chance to share your top tips with your colleagues.

During the day there will be two hands-on workshops, one from the IOP and one from the RSC. Alongside the workshops there will be an opportunity to discuss embedding the new curriculum, new practicals that could be introduced and an opportunity to share top tips with your colleagues and of course have lunch and coffee on us.As part of the Boosting Science Education in Wales programme, bursaries will be available on completion of a post-event reflection activity. To book your place and for more information click here

World Water Day: 22 March 2026 linking sustainability, water and gender

Our Focus of the Month for March is Sustainability, and World Water Day on 22 March gives us a brilliant opportunity to explore that theme with learners in a way that is timely, relevant and rooted in real-world issues.

This year, there is also a particularly powerful link to make with International Women’s Day, which took place yesterday on 8 March. While World Water Day helps us explore the environmental side of sustainability, it also reminds us that sustainability is not just about protecting the planet. It is also about fairness, access and equity.

That link feels especially important this year because the World Water Day 2026 theme is Water and Gender. It shines a spotlight on the way water insecurity and poor sanitation do not affect everyone equally, and on the need to place women and girls at the centre of water solutions.

If you are looking for a way to bring this into your teaching, we have a dedicated World Water Day collection with resources to help you explore the theme with your learners. Whether you are after a quick classroom discussion starter, a practical activity, a cross-curricular link or a wider enrichment opportunity, it is a great place to begin. Resources can be found here

April

Sorted with STEM 14 April 4pm  online

Can you design a robotic arm using lollypop sticks. Robotic arms are important machines that help people work on Earth as well as in space. This 30min workshop will provide an opportunity for teachers to learn how to carry out the activity. Resources and instruction sheets will be provided. Limited spaces available. To book click here

Genomics Showcase 2026  23 April at Cardiff City Stadium.

Join us for the first in-person Genomics Showcase in Wales!    hosted by Genomics Partnership Wales -

Genomics – the study of a person’s entire DNA – is transforming medicine and healthcare. Come and be part of a dynamic day of discovery, learning, and inspiration, as Wales showcases some of the latest advances in this exciting area.

Whether you’re a patient, member of the public, health professional or researcher interested in this topic, this in-person event is a chance to explore how genomics is changing lives, share experiences, and connect with others in a welcoming space.  

Highlights will include:

• Informative and engaging talks and panel discussions
• Patient talks and lived experiences
• Exhibition stand and hands-on activities
• Virtual Reality
• Posters, pictures and poetry area  
• Networking and collaboration

Attendees will hear about cutting-edge research, how science is being applied in real-world situations, and how genomics is shaping the future of health and medicine in Wales and beyond.Book here

June

The Great Science Share for Schools 2026

Save the date! The University of Manchester has announced that the Great Science Share for Schools 2026 will take place on Tuesday the 16th of June!The Great Science Share for Schools is the award-winning campaign that invites 5-14-year-olds to share their own scientific questions and investigations, build skills, raise the profile of science in schools and communities, and inspire young people into science and engineering.

You can register and explore the GSSfS website today, so your students can investigate scientific questions with the Great Science Skills Starters and explore their own questions with the Great Science Enquiries and Ideas.

We’ll be sharing all of the updates and resources for GSSfS 2026 as they’re released.

Click to find out more

July

Technicians Summer Conference 03 July 2026 08:30 - 16:00
Clifton College in Bristol

We’re returning to Clifton College, Bristol for 2026 with a fantastic event for technicians of all levels. Workshops will include Microscale Favourites, Five-Minute Wonders, A Level Biology Practicals, and sessions on Lone Working and Team Building, with more to be announced in a programme designed by technicians, for technicians. For more information click here

DVLA Code Challenge 2026 Tuesday 7 July 2026.

 Schools are invited to attend the event at the Richard Ley Development Centre in Swansea, or online via the live stream. Building on 10 years of the DVLA STEM Programme, this hybrid event will celebrate our achievements and look towards the future, inspiring young learners to explore digital skills and career opportunities. More information is available here